In an effort to provide low-cost, nutritious meals to millions of Texans, the company (aka processor) is required to return the full value of the USDA Food that is contained in the finished end product. TDA allows contracting entities to use one of the following value pass-through options:
- Net off Invoice - discounting the normal commercial price of a product;
- Refund - paying a refund to the school, or
- Fee for Service - charging a fee for service for converting the USDA Foods.